Photograph by
Espada, Frank, Puerto Rican, 1930 - 2014
Date
early 1960's; printed later
Medium
ink on photographic paper, cardboard
Dimensions
H x W: 24 × 36 in. (61 × 91.4 cm)
Description
A digital print depicting a black-and-white image of a street scene in New York City. There are people of all ages in the scene. Most appear to be on the sidewalk, with a few people standing on the street near the sidewalk. Some people appear to be in motion while others are standing or sitting on a stoop. There are three children who appear to be playing with a string.
Slightly off centered to the left in the image is the back of a hexagon-shaped street sign. A young girl is posing with the post, facing away from the camera. Towards the center of the photograph is a religious figure in a habit, possibly a Catholic nun based on the cowl. They are a holding a cloth to their nose and mouth with their proper right hand while carrying a book with a bookmark of a dangling cross and a came with their proper left arm. With them is a carrito de compras, or a portable shopping cart.
The photograph does not have any inscriptions, front of back.
Place depicted
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital prints
Topic
Catholicism
Communities
Photography
Play
Religion
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture purchased with funds provided by the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center
Object number
2021.53.4
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Frank Espada
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc29b770-729e-4424-aa82-27410cbbf278

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